Creative Intelligence Software Engineer, Camera and Photos

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Creative Intelligence Software Engineer, Camera and Photos

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The Creative Intelligence Software Engineer - Camera and Photos joins the Edit Foundation team to build core frameworks and layers that power advanced image and video editing features. This role involves integrating complex algorithms, including classical image processing, on-device machine learning, and generative models into production-quality software for the Photos app. The engineer will have ownership over how these technologies combine into a coherent experience, specifically focusing on Cinematic HDR video, Photographic Styles, and generative editing tools. Candidates should possess expertise in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift, along with skills in performance analysis, optimization techniques, and GPU programming via Metal. The work centers on the technical challenge of merging computer vision and machine learning into high-quality software for mobile devices to solve problems related to digital photography and visual media processing.

Skills

C C++ Objective-C Swift Metal GPU Programming Machine Learning Computer Vision Image Processing Video Processing

What you'll do

Integrate complex image processing and machine learning algorithms into production-quality software.
Develop core frameworks and abstractions that power features like Cinematic HDR video and Photographic Styles.
Implement generative editing tools and models within the Photos app.
Optimize software performance using advanced analysis and optimization techniques.
Build high-quality software for large-scale deployment on iPhone devices.
Utilize Metal or other GPU programming frameworks to enhance image and video processing.
Design and architect coherent, best-in-class user experiences for visual media.

What we're looking for

At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience with object-oriented analysis and design.
Proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift.
Experience with performance analysis and optimization techniques.
Experience with image or video processing technologies and best practices.
Experience with Metal or other GPU programming frameworks.
Experience with on-device or applied machine learning techniques and paradigms.
Experience shipping client-facing applications.